US3633970A
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Welding truck containing all required equipment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-20
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1989-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A specially designed truck body and bed, adapted to contain all the necessary equipment for performing welding operations. The truck bed including a platform at its rear end upon which engines may be mounted, and the truck body including a plurality of cabinets accessible from opposite sides of the vehicle for containing various equipment. The body including an open longitudinally central aisle with access being provided by stairs at the front end of the truck.
Inventors
- 👤 James J Langhals
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:31
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A self-propelled vehicle adapted especially for welding operations comprising a truck chassis mounted upon a plurality of forward and rear wheels; a cab adapted for an operator positioned at the forward portion of the chassis; a truck bed means positioned adjacent the cab and including a first platform having a longitudinal central aisle and integral downwardly extending steps adjacent the cab for providing access to the aisle; a second platform attached to the truck chassis after the rear wheels and providing a work surface vertically downward from the first platform; a plurality of lockable cabinets fixedly mounted on the first platform on either side of the central aisle, the cabinets having partitions to provide a plurality of compartments, and motor means mounted on the work surface of the second platform for providing power to perform welding operations.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A self-propelled vehicle adapted especially for welding operations comprising a truck chassis mounted upon a plurality of forward and rear wheels; a cab adapted for an operator positioned at the forward portion of the chassis; a truck bed means positioned adjacent the cab and including a first platform having a longitudinal central aisle and integral downwardly extending steps adjacent the cab for providing access to the aisle; a second platform attached to the truck chassis after the rear wheels and providing a work surface vertically downward from the first platform; a plurality of lockable cabinets fixedly mounted on the first platform on either side of the central aisle, the cabinets having partitions to provide a plurality of compartments, and motor means mounted on the work surface of the second platform for providing power to perform welding operations.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A vehicle as in claim 1, where the plurality of cabinets are attached directly on either side of the truck chassis below the central aisle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A vehicle as in claim 1, where the cabinets open outward from the first platform and the cabinets adjacent the cab are larger than the cabinets adjacent the second platform.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A vehicle as in claim 3, where the steps extend inward from the peripheral edge of the first platform and the cabinets are attached directly to the side of the truck chassis.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |